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1991 Ford

Mustang

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
105NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.038 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
180 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,765 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
77
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%
  • SEATS5%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 86 total.

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.